Potential Swine Flu Redux Underscores The Need For Paid Sick Leave

Today, the Washington Post reported that “the United States and other northern countries have been racing to prepare for a second wave of swine flu virus.” “While flu viruses are notoriously capricious, making any firm predictions impossible, a new round could hit the Northern Hemisphere within weeks and lead to major disruptions in schools, workplaces and hospitals,” the Post noted. On Meet the Press yesterday, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was asked if he anticipates any school closings in the fall due to swine flu and made the following observations:

The experts basically say if the child appears sick or if you appear sick, stay home until the symptoms go away…[R]emember, a lot of parents have to work and missing a day of work to take care of the kid or worse leaving the child home unsupervised puts the child in danger and hurts the family.

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